🌿 Most Don’t Know: How to Grow Mint from Cuttings in Hanging Plastic Bottles
Mint is one of the easiest and most rewarding herbs to grow at home — it’s fast-growing, fragrant, and incredibly versatile in the kitchen. But what if you could grow it without a garden, using recycled plastic bottles and a few simple cuttings?
Most people don’t realize just how simple and space-saving this method can be. Whether you live in an apartment or want to add greenery to your balcony, this clever, low-cost trick will have you harvesting fresh mint in no time — and doing your part for the planet.
🌱 Why Grow Mint from Cuttings?
Starting mint from cuttings is:
Faster than growing from seed
Easier to propagate multiple plants
A great way to reuse grocery-store herbs
Virtually cost-free
Mint thrives in containers, and because it grows aggressively, this method also keeps it from overtaking your garden.
🧃 What You’ll Need
1–2 clean plastic bottles (1–2 liter soda bottles work best)
Sharp scissors or knife
Mint cuttings (4–6 inches long, from a healthy plant)
Water for rooting
Potting soil or a light soil mix
Optional: twine, wire, or zip ties to hang your planter
✂️ Step-by-Step: Grow Mint in Hanging Bottles
1. Prepare the Bottle Planter
Cut the bottle in half horizontally, or slice an opening along the side if you want a “window planter” style.
Poke or drill a few drainage holes in the bottom.
If hanging vertically, create two small holes near the top for threading wire or string.
2. Get Your Mint Cuttings
Choose a healthy mint stem (any variety).
Cut just below a leaf node — this is where roots will sprout.
Remove the lower leaves from the cutting, leaving 2–3 leaves at the top.
3. Root the Cuttings in Water
Place the stems in a jar of water, making sure the leaf nodes are submerged.
Keep the jar near a window but out of direct sun.
Change the water every 2–3 days. Roots should appear in about 7–10 days.
4. Transfer to Soil
Once roots are 1–2 inches long, gently plant the mint cuttings in the soil-filled plastic bottle.
Water lightly and place somewhere with indirect sunlight.
5. Hang Your Bottle Planter
Use string, wire, or zip ties to hang your bottle from a balcony, fence, or wall hook.
Make sure it’s secure and gets airflow and indirect light.
🌿 Care Tips for Thriving Mint
Water consistently, but don’t let the soil get soggy.
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